About Us

The Northumberland County Archives holds primary records and artifacts related to the history of Northumberland County. Records primarily relate to the people, events and organizations of, Township of Alnwick-Haldimand, Municipality of Brighton, Township of Cramahe Township, Town of Cobourg, Township of Hamilton, and Municipality of Trent Hills.

Photo Gallery: archives will appear here on the public site.

Materials in the Collection include but are not limited to:

By-Laws & Municipal Council Minutes

Assessment & Collectors Rolls

Deeds, Property Abstracts

Photographs and Post Cards

Local Newspapers dating from 1849

School and Service Club Records

Maps, Atlases

Church Records

Family Records

The following organizations have Archival Service Agreements making the Archives their official repository:

Township of Alnwick-Haldimand

Municipality of Brighton

Township of Cramahe

Town of Cobourg

Cobourg Public Library Board

Codrington Women's Institute

Marie Dressler Foundation

For more information on Archival Service Agreements please contact us.

Research and Services

Tours and Educational Programs

Free Access to the Collection

Volunteer Opportunities

Research Assistance

Digitization and Photocopying

Professional advice on care of historic documents and artifacts

Archival service agreements for long-term storage and preservation

Due to limited work space in the research room, it is recommended that appointments be made with the County Archivist in advance of any visit.